Skin Care: What are FACE SERUMS? Here’s why it should be a must have in your skincare routine

Who does not want flawless and glowing skin? Well, having great skin is something that everyone dreams of so each one of us tries different and new ways to get flawless skin. From home remedies to expensive beauty products, we have literally tried it all and there’s absolutely no denying that! Even though we have our skincare routine set right, every few months we are bombarded with new and improved products that we then get compelled to try. 

This time around we get you one of the most loved beauty products - the Face Serum. Well, if you are someone who is a complete alien to this term, don’t worry, it is time for you to know about this miracle product. While they come with a good price tag, its skin benefits will compel you to buy it.

To explain it simply, Face Serums are lighter versions of a moisturiser that go deep into the skin to deliver its active ingredients. It is applied after cleansing and before moisturising the face. They are made up of small molecules that penetrate through all the layers of the skin and hydrates it from within where your normal moisturiser might not reach. This makes them a great way to tackle area-specific problems like acne and wrinkles. 

But, is serum a moisturiser and can it replace it? 

Our answer is both yes and no. Serums hydrate the skin from within while moisturisers are known to lock the moisture on the top layer. It is best to use a serum and let it seep into the skin and then apply the moisturiser to lock it all. 

Is Serum and face oil the same?

No, serums are water-based whereas face oils are just marketed as serums. Face oils can be problematic to use for people with naturally oily and acne-prone skin. So, serums come in handy to deal with such issues. However, you might also find oil-based serums that deal with the problems of dry skin. However, remember - oil-based serums go on top of the moisturizer because they have a bigger molecule.

How to pick the right serum?

Serums are used on targeted problems. Each serum is made to tackle a different issue. From vitamin c, vitamin e, aloe vera, green tea, glycolic acid to ferulic acid. You have an array of options to chose from. So, always make sure to understand what you need the serum for. 

Do you have any other questions? Let us know in the comments section below. 

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